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My 74 year old mother has recently been discharged from hospital, after diagnosis and treatment of diabetes. Unfortunately, she is now down to 9 toes. The doctors impressed on her the importance of caring for her feet, and selecting shoes that won't cut or rub her feet. Can anyone recommend a...

My 74 year old mother is newly diagnosed. She was given an Accuckek meter and finger pricker by the hospital. The problem she has is getting a useable spot of blood, or any spot of blood out of her finger. Its early days, and at present, a bit hit and miss. Sometimes she uses the pricker, and...

Hi. Need to introduce myself as a new member. I am posting on behalf of my 74 y.o. mother, who is newly diagnosed type 2. Her GP made the diagnosis 10 days ago, and sent her straight to hospital where she remains. Unfortunately, my mum didn't pay attention to some mild symptoms, until she had a...